Eastern Bank Ltd (EBL) has recently introduced one of the most popular global card brands in the country, UnionPay.
UnionPay is the number one in Asia-Pacific Region and globally the second in terms of annual purchase transaction.
The credit card was formally launched by EBL at a gala ceremony held on Sunday evening at the Westin Dhaka hotel, according to a media release.
Li Jiming, Ambassador of China to Bangladesh was the chief guest on the occasion.
Ali Reza Iftekhar, Managing Director and CEO, M Khorshed Anowar, Head of Retail and SME Banking of EBL, Ashutosh Agarwal, General Manager of UnionPay International addressed the gathering of diplomats, top corporate personalities, social and business elites at the ceremony.
Initially UnionPay cards issued by EBL will be accepted in over 200 ATMs of the Bank and very soon in over 3000 EBL POS at different merchant outlets within the country.
EBL UnionPay cardholders will enjoy all usual EBL card product features including ZIP, EasyCredit and Want2Buy.
Additionally, cardholders will continuously receive different discount facilities and privileges offered by both EBL and UnionPay throughout the year. The card is accompanied by triple insurance coverage including accidental coverage up to BDT 0.7 million (7 lac).
Globally, UnionPay cards are accepted at over 27 million merchants and more than 1.7 million ATMs across 177 countries and regions worldwide.
